Customer Reviews

One of the best out in a long, long time!!

by
jazz is life

Russ has really pulled off what few musicians even attempt these days. First off, there are great songs on this CD. The compositions are thoughtful, and you will keep listening to them for a very long time. The contributing musicians are ridiculous: Neil Stubenhaus, Frank Gambale, Eric Marienthal, George Shelby, too many to mention. Finally, the conversations between Russ and the guest drummers are really nothing short of brilliant. Each song is a mini tribute to the guest drummer, showing off their specialty, while at the same time there remains a nice flow throughout the CD. This CD should be nominated for a Grammy. 'Nuff said.

World class in every sense...

by
Blazin Sticks

This record is a must have for any fan of contemporary Groove- Jazz, drumming, virtuosic performances and musical inspiration! I could not believe how much material is here. 78 minutes of serious compositions and performances for $ 9.99? Hats off to Russ and I-Tunes for giving the customer their money's worth! Russ' performance is stellar here, executing multiple styles of music at an extremely high and interesting level. He has truly found his "voice" and it is displayed in abundance. The tunes with the band are killin' (with a line-up like that no surprise) but the "Rhythmic Conversation" duets are truly inspirational. These pieces are mature and not just a "Drum Battle" between the players. Each are special and cater to the specific artists strong points. I was really surprised upon first listen. Russ and Steve Gadd's duet is the icing on the musical cake! Thanks Russ for keeping serious music alive, thanks to R.M.I. Records for being willing to produce it and thanks to all of these great musicians for sharing this event with us! How about a digital booklet???? Video????